‘Gas station heroin’ can be deadly, but it’s just a mouse click away
Kratom is "highly addictive even for people who aren't addicts," said Dr. Joe Desanto. "It's an evil drug. I'm scared for the general public."
What we don’t know about the hantavirus outbreak as the cruise ship nears Spanish territory
Countries are preparing to manage 140 people on a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands, but much is still unknown.
New Jersey says 2 residents were ‘potentially exposed’ to hantavirus on an airplane
State officials announced two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to the rare hantavirus strain linked to MV Hondius cruise ship.
A ‘barbaric’ problem in American hospitals is only getting bigger
Doctors and nurses have complained bitterly about the situation.
California, Nevada and Arizona announce temporary plan to save water from the Colorado River
The three states plan to save up to 1 million acre-feet of Colorado River water through 2028 to boost depleted reservoirs.
Learn more about our oceans for Mother Ocean Day, May 9
Here's why scientists call the ocean the heart of the planet.
After losing state housing mandate lawsuit, Huntington Beach could face fines of up to $50,000 a month
The state is arguing the city should pay that monthly penalty retroactively back to Jan. 1, 2025.
Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (April 30-May 7)
There were seven restaurants and food establishments ordered closed by Orange County inspectors from April 30 to May 7.
Great Park Live hosts another season of live music; the venue’s tenant could stay until 2030
Irvine-based PSQ Productions has been operating the venue since 2024 and per a recent Irvine City Council decision, its contract could be extended.
Widespread animal abuse alleged in LA’s Skid Row
An animal advocacy group says dogs have suffered with glued eyes and mutilated paws, and that breeding on Skid Row fuels a dog trafficking pipeline for animal fighting.